Adam Clayton: Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

The question

Who deserves an apology from you, and for what?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

To all my ex-girlfriends because I never turned into the person I thought I was. And to Naomi Campbell, for not being ready to deal with my addictions.

The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2024 source ↗

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Chris Bryant

Mum, because I never really knew how to cope with her alcoholism.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 September 2025 source ↗

Ashley Jensen Scottish actress and narrator

To anyone who gets into my car, because it’s such a mess.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 October 2017 source ↗

Victoria Derbyshire British broadcaster

I’m good at saying sorry – so no one, because I’ve already said it.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 September 2021 source ↗

Angela Griffin British actress and television presenter

Lee Warburton. He had just left drama school and was doing the Alexander technique in the Corrie green room. I hadn’t been to drama school, and really took the piss out of him.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 20 August 2022 source ↗